Deadly Awards 2004
2004 the awards were an annual celebration of Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander achievement in music, sport, entertainment and community.
Music
- Most Promising New Talent in Music: Casey [Donovan (singer)|Casey Donovan]
- Single Release of the Year: Talk about love – Christine Anu
- Album Release of the Year: Djarridjarri – Saltwater Band
- Band of the Year: The Donovans
- Music Artist of the Year: Troy Cassar-Daley
- Jimmy Little Award for Lifetime Achievement in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Music: Mandawuy Yunupingu
- Excellence in Film & Theatrical Score: Archie Roach, Ruby Hunter and Paul Grabowsky – ''Ruby (Archie Roach, [Ruby Hunter, Paul Grabowsky and Australian Art Orchestra album)|Ruby’s Story]''
Sport
- Most Promising New Talent in Sport: Brett [Lee (triathlete)|Brett Lee]
- Outstanding Achievement in AFL: Gavin Wanganeen
- Outstanding Achievement in Rugby League: Amos Roberts
- Male Sportsperson of the Year: Joshua Ross
- Ella Award for Lifetime Achievement in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sport: Tony Mundine
- Female Sportsperson of the Year: Michelle Musselwhite
The arts
- Dancer of the Year: Jason Pitt
- Outstanding Achievement in Film and Television: Ernie Dingo
- Outstanding Achievement in Literature: Dr Larissa Behrendt
- Actor of the Year: David Gulpilil
- Visual Artist of the Year: Michael Riley
Community
- DEST Award for Outstanding Achievement in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education: Chris Sarra
- Outstanding Achievement in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health: Dr Ngaire Brown
- Broadcaster of the Year: Bevan Rankins, WAAMA 100.9fm